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LA56 DGX

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,561 mi
Last recorded179,561 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 DGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 179,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 159,904 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 155,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,840 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 135,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatsheild loose

exhaust mounting rubber missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

long handbrake travel

rear tyres close tyo legal limit

stonechips in screen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 101,867 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 101,867 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,472 miles

belly pan fitted

rear brake disks poor

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 76,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LA56 DGX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 DGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA56 DGX?

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What year was LA56 DGX registered?

LA56 DGX is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is LA56 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 DGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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